Opinion

Belgium head to this summer’s European Championships in France with a squad that is regarded by many as their best ever. In fact Marc Wilmots team is currently ranked as the second best in the world rankings, having risen to top spot in November 2015.

According to newspaper reports, Manchester United youngster Marcus Rashford will make his debut for England on Friday against Australia. The 18-year-old suffered a slight injury scare in the FA Cup final on Saturday, but is believed to have now followed recovered from that knock.

Italy boss Antonio Conte has decided to leave AC Milan’s on-loan striker Mario Balotelli out of the Azzurri’s Euro 2016 squad. The striker has endured a difficult spell on-loan at the Rossoneri from Liverpool.

According to reports in the British tabloids, Everton are set to hold talks with Sevilla boss Unai Emery about their vacant managerial position. The Spaniard is highly-rated after guiding the Andalusian team to three consecutive Europa League triumphs.

According to recent reports, Manchester United have sacked veteran Dutch boss Louis van Gaal ahead of the imminent appointment of Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho.

Pep Guardiola ended his reign as Bayern Munich boss by winning the German Cup on penalties against Bayern’s arch-rivals Dortmund on Saturday. The game finished goalless after normal and extra time.

According to Sky Sports, Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho could replace Louis van Gaal at Manchester United. The Red Devils won the FA Cup on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. However veteran Dutchman Van Gaal is still expected to be replaced after United failed to qualify for the Champions League.

It has been a truly remarkable season in the Barclays Premier League. A season where many of the big clubs have floundered and smaller teams have excelled. It has been compelling and has done wonders for the competitive nature of the division.

As the domestic league seasons are winding down across Europe, fans are gearing up for a great summer of International football. Euro 2016 is less than a month away and the usual suspects are preparing to carry the weight of their nation's expectations.

Sunderland secured their Premier League status on Wednesday night by defeating Everton 3-0. Patrick van Aanholt opened the scoring for the Black Cats, before centre-back Lamine Kone scored a brace. The win means that Newcastle and Norwich will be playing Championship next season.

Manchester United had the perfect opportunity to overhaul rivals Manchester City in the race for fourth spot as they travelled to West Ham. Unfortunately for United West Ham are in pretty good form themselves and were determined to leave their home the Boleyn Ground with a win.

The Spanish title race is now down to two teams, after Atletico Madrid suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at relegated Levante on Sunday afternoon. Barcelona hammered city-rivals Espanyol 5-0 at the Nou Camp, while Atletico’s city rivals Real Madrid defeated Valencia 3-2 at the Bernabeu.

On Saturday evening Leicester city were crowned champions of England having dispatched a lacklustre Everton 3-1 at the King Power Stadium.

Liverpool are now favourites to win the Europa League after their 3-0 victory over Villarreal semi-final second leg at Anfield. The win meant Jurgen Klopp’s team recorded a 3-1 aggregate victory over the Spanish side.

This weekend’s action could be pivotal in the Premier League battle. With just a few games left this season it’s now two out three of Norwich, Newcastle and Sunderland for the drop this season.

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will meet in the Champions League final this season after Real overcame Premier League Manchester City 1-0 on aggregate in the semi-final.

Atletico Madrid are in the Champions League final for the second time in three years after beating German giants Bayern Munich on away goals in the semi-finals. Atletico headed to the Allianz Arena with a 1-0 lead, but suffered a 2-1 defeat against Pep Guardiola’s team.

Burnley were promoted to the Premier League on Monday afternoon after a Sam Vokes goal saw the Clarets record 1-0 defeat against QPR. Sean Dyche’s team were promoted because of the fact that promotion rivals Middlesbrough face Brighton on the final weekend.

Leicester City have been crowned as English champions, after title rivals Tottenham drew 2-2 at reigning champions Chelsea on Monday night. Spurs looked set to take the fight for the title to the last two games, after Mauricio Pochettino’s men were two goals up at half-time.

Leicester may not have sealed the Premier League title at Manchester United on Sunday, but the Foxes are still on course for the most extraordinary Premier League triumph in the competitions history.